RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or TowerUninterruptible Power SuppliesProduct Guide

The RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) offerings provideextended power protection with increased efficiency and simplified power management to safeguard high-availability of System x® and ThinkServer® server environments. With efficiency ratings of up to 98%,these compact 3U rack or tower designs can help reduce energy usage without compromisingperformance or reliability. The 3U Rack or Tower UPS units can be installed in a data center rack cabinet orcan be used as tower UPS units in office and distributed IT environments where extended powerprotection is required.The 3U Rack UPS unit (RT5kVA or RT6kVA) with the Extended Battery Module is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. RT5kVA or RT6kVA 3U Rack UPS unit (top) with Extended Battery Module (bottom)

Did you know?3U Rack or Tower UPS units feature Advanced Battery Management (ABM) technology that uses a uniquethree-stage charging technique that significantly extends battery service life and optimizes recharge time,compared to traditional charging methods.3U Rack or Tower UPS units can enhance system availability with individual receptacle groups or loadsegments that can be programmed and controlled, which allows mission-critical devices to be prioritizedduring shutdown to preserve battery run time if there is a prolonged power outage.3U Rack or Tower UPS units come standard with UPS Manager software that integrates seamlessly withthe major virtualization platforms, which enables you to view and manage your entire power system fromyour current dashboard. It also triggers live migration during power outages and avoids data loss bygracefully shutting down virtual machines and hosts in a cluster if there is an extended power outage.

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Ordering informationTable 1 shows the part numbers and feature codes for the 3U Rack or Tower UPS models and options.Table 1. Ordering part numbers and feature codes

Description Part number Feature codeUPS unitsRT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) 55945KX A540 (5594-RU6)RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) 55946KX A541 (5594-RU6)Extended Battery Modules5kVA/6kVA 3U Rack or Tower Extended Battery Module 55946BX A542OptionsEnvironmental Monitoring Probe 46M4113 6146

The UPS models are shipped standard with the Network Management Card (NMC) installed, and theyinclude the following items:

An accessory kit that contains the following items:Rack-mount kitRack installation instructionsTower kitSerial cable: 3.7 m (12 ft)USB cableRemote On/Off (ROO) and Remote Power Off (RPO) connector

A documentation kit that contains the following items:Warranty flyerImportant Notices ManualDocumentation CDSoftware CD, which contains UPS Manager power management software

The Extended Battery Modules (EBMs) are shipped with the following items:An accessory kit that contains the following items:

Rack-mount kitTower kitEBM power cableEBM detection cable

A documentation kit that contains the following items:Warranty flyerImportant Notices ManualDocumentation CD

The RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS models do not ship with line cords. Table 2 lists thecompatible line cords that are suitable for the RT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS unit. The RT6kVA 3U Rackor Tower UPS unit has a hardwired terminal block connector for AC input power.Table 2. Line cords for the RT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS unit

Description Part number Feature codeDPI 30A Cord (NEMA L6-30P) 40K9614 6500DPI 32A Cord (IEC 309 P+N+G) 40K9612 6502DPI PDU+ Australian/NZ 3112 Cord (32A) 40K9617 6505DPI PDU+ Korean 8305 Line Cord (30A) 40K9618 6506

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All 3U Rack or Tower UPS models come standard with an NMC installed. The NMC provides convenient,over-the-network UPS remote monitoring and management through a standard web browser or UPSPower Manager software. Figure 2 shows the UPS NMC.

Figure 2. UPS Network Management CardThe NMC has the following features:

Versatile connectivity through HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, SSL, and SSHSimultaneous shutdown of protected serversConfiguration of automatic email messages in response to UPS alarms and to transmit periodicreportsCustomizable actions, including automatic shutdown if there is an extended power failure withstandard UPS Power Protector softwareControl of UPS on/off switching with a web browserAdjustment and control of load segments through the HTML interface, including sequential startingof the installation and optimization of backup time by shutting down non-priority systemsAutomatic date and time adjustment through an NTP serverDual stack IP v4/IP v6Recording of events and measurements in the card logData and event logging in the nonvolatile memoryCard firmware update through the network10/100 Mb Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) with auto-negotiationMeasurement of humidity and temperature with the optional Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP)

An optional Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP) (part number 46M4113) is used to report localtemperature and humidity values and make that information available to management tools. The EMPconnects to the UPS via the NMC. The EMP is shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Environmental Monitoring ProbeThe EMP has the following features:

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Monitors temperature, humidity, and status of two user-provided contact devices or sensorsConnects to an NMC through an RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable (1 m cable included with the EMP)Can be located up to 20 m (65.6 ft) from the UPSMeasures ambient temperatures between 0 - 80 °C (32 - 176 °F) with an accuracy of ±1 °CMeasures relative humidity between 10 - 90% with an accuracy of ±5%Temperature, humidity, and contact closure status can be displayed through a web browserSupports user-defined alarm thresholds for temperature, humidity, and contact closure statusEvents are stored in the NMC's event logSends SNMP alarms to network management systemsSends e-mail notifications through SMTP

FeaturesA UPS is a device that acts as a defensive barrier between electronic equipment and incoming powerproblems. It conditions, regulates, and filters out power disturbances to ensure a clean power source for ITequipment. A UPS also provides battery backup if there is a power failure.In today’s high availability server environments, unplanned power outages or line quality irregularities canhave a considerable financial impact on all sized businesses. The typical utility power is 99.9% available,but that means that there can be almost 9 hours of downtime a year, not to mention brownouts and otherpower quality problems. Selecting the right UPS can help protect against these potentially costly issues.The RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units protect against power failures, power sags, powersurges, under-voltage, electrical line noise, over-voltage, frequency variation, switching transients, andharmonic distortion.The RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS models offer the following features:

High-efficiency protection delivers more real power (Watts) in a compact tower or 3U rack design,lowering power and cooling consumptionA graphical Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that provides intuitive configuration, management andmonitoring capabilities in the following languages to reduce management complexity:

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanishRussianPortugueseItalian

Hot-swappable batteries for maximum uptime, availability, and ease of maintenanceStandard UPS Power Manager software that provides effective local or remote power monitoringand management for servers and virtual machines, and allows for graceful remote system shutdownABM technology that significantly extends battery service life and optimizes recharge timeLoad segments for individual control of receptacle groups to manage sequential shut downs andstart ups and reserve battery run time for the most critical equipmentOptional EBMs that provide extra run time to critical systems during a prolonged power outageStandard Network Management Card (NMC) for enhanced UPS monitoring and control over-the-network through a standard web browserAn optional EMP for thermal management requirements (temperature and humidity)Dual channel communication through the USB or RS-232 port at the same time to maximizecommunications flexibility

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Remote flash upgradeable firmware for both the UPS and NMC, which makes it an ideal solution forremote locationsAn ROO and RPO port to control power of the UPS unit through a wired remote switch

Technical specificationsTable 3 lists the technical specifications for the 5kVA and 6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS models.

Table 3. Technical specifications

SpecificationRT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)

RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)

GeneralPart number 55945KX 55946KXForm factor 3U Rack or Tower 3U Rack or TowerTopology Online, double conversion, sinewave outputVA/Watts rating 5000 VA/4500 W 6000 VA/5400 WEfficiency (on utility power) Online mode: Up to 94%

High efficiency mode: Up to 98%Online mode: Up to 94%High efficiency mode: Up to 98%

Transfer time Online mode: 0 ms (no break)High efficiency mode: 10 ms maximum (due to loss of utility power)

Energy Star compliant Yes YesElectrical inputInput voltage 200 - 240 V AC 200 - 240 V ACInput frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 HzMax input amperage 25 A 30 AInput connector Proprietary Hardwired terminal blockInput line cord Optional (See Table 2) Onsite wiring requiredElectrical outputOutput voltage settings 200/208/220/230/240 V AC 200/208/220/230/240 V ACOutput frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 HzOutput power capacity 200-240 V AC: 5000 VA/4500 W 200-240 V AC: 6000 VA/5400 WOutput connectors 2x IEC 320-C19 (16 A)

8x IEC 320-C13 (10 A)2x IEC 320-C19 (16 A)8x IEC 320-C13 (10 A)

Output load segments Master: 2x C19Group 1: 4x C13Group 2: 4x C13

Master: 2x C19Group 1: 4x C13Group 2: 4x C13

BatteriesBattery type Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA): Maintenance-free, sealed, leak-proofBattery management ABM technology or temperature-compensated charging method (user selectable),

automatic battery test and deep discharge protection, automatic recognition ofexternal battery units.

Battery replacement Hot-swap internal battery and extended battery modules

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External battery support Up to 4 (PN 55946BX) Up to 4 (PN 55946BX)Typical backup times See Table 4Communications and managementUSB port (Type B) Yes YesRS-232 serial port (RJ-45) Yes Yes10/100 Mbps Ethernet port(RJ-45)

Yes (on the NMC)

Environmental monitoring Optional with EMP, 46M4113 (requires NMC, 46M4110)Management software UPS Power Manager (UPM) and UPS Power Protector (UPP)Control panel Intelligent 5-button graphical LCDLED indicators Online, On Battery, Bypass, and FaultRemote On/Off and PowerOff

Remote On/Off (ROO) and Remote Power Off (RPO) terminal block connectors

SpecificationRT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)

RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)

Table 4 lists the expected period that the 3U Rack or Tower UPS models operate only on batteries,depending on the load.Note: Battery backup times are approximate and can vary with equipment, configuration, battery age, andtemperature.

Table 4. 3U Rack or Tower UPS runtime chartLoad Run time, Minutes

Percentage Watts No EBM 1x EBM 2x EBMs 3x EBMs 4x EBMsRT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)25% 1125 W 27 103 175 262 37750% 2250 W 11 48 88 123 16775% 3375 W 5.3 27 53 83 109100% 4500 W 3.4 20 38 54 80RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)25% 1350 W 22 85 147 214 28750% 2700 W 8.5 38 71 104 13375% 4050 W 4.5 24 45 62 90100% 5400 W 3 16 27 47 58

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Connectors and controlsThe front of the RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units feature a 5-button graphical LCD. Thedisplay provides useful information about the UPS, load status, events, measurements, and settings.Figure 4 shows the control panel on the front of the 3U Rack or Tower UPS.

Figure 4. Control panel on the front of the RT5kVA or RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPSThe following functions are available on the control panel:

Status information: Displays the battery status, load percentage, output power, operational mode,and load group information.Measurements: Displays the output Watts, VA, amperage, power factor, voltage, frequency, inputvoltage, input frequency, battery voltage, efficiency, and power usage.Control: Displays the battery test, reset error state, configure load segments, clear power usagemeasurements, and restore settings.Settings: Allows you to change product general parameters and set input and output parameters,on/off conditions, and battery configuration.Event log: Displays the stored events, selects faults, alarms and events to display, and clearsevents.Fault log: Displays the event log and alarm history.Identification: Displays the machine type, model, and serial number of the unit, and the firmwarelevel of the UPS, including the NMC’s firmware level and IP address.

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Figure 5 shows the rear view of the RT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) (55945KX).

Figure 5. Rear view of the RT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) (55945KX)Figure 6 shows the rear view of the RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) (55946KX).

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Figure 6. Rear view of the RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) (55946KX)Figure 7 shows the rear view of the 5kVA/6kVA 3U Rack or Tower Extended Battery Module (55946BX).

Figure 7. Rear view of the 5kVA/6kVA 3U Rack or Tower Extended Battery Module (55946BX)

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Physical specificationsThe 5kVA and 6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units have the following physical specifications (approximate):

Height: 130 mm (5.1 in.)Width: 441 mm (17.4 in.)Depth: 685 mm (27.0 in.)Weight: 48 kg (106 lb)

The 5kVA/6kVA 3U Rack or Tower Extended Battery Module has the following physical specifications(approximate):

Height: 130 mm (5.1 in.)Width: 441 mm (17.4 in.)Depth: 645 mm (25.4 in.)Weight: 68 kg (150 lb)

Operating environmentThe RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units are supported in the following environment:

Temperature (operation): 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F), with linear derating for altitudeRelative humidity: 0 - 95%Maximum altitude (operation): 3,000 m (9,843 ft)

Note: These UPS units are not supported in a maritime environment.

Agency approvalsThe RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units conform to the following regulations:

FCCULCSA or cULCE MarkNOMGOSTBSMI TaiwanCB ReportVCCIC-Tick (Australia)IRAM (Argentina)

WarrantyThe RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS models have a 3-year limited warranty. Optional featureshave a 1-year warranty.

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Management softwareThe RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units come standard with UPS Power Manager (UPM)and UPS Power Protector (UPP) software.UPM brings managing various power and environmental devices under control through a single, web-based interface. The UPM software solution ensures system uptime and data integrity by allowing you tomonitor, manage, and control the devices on your network remotely.The UPM user interface is shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8. UPM User InterfaceThe UPM software offers the following features:

Monitors and manages multiple power and environmental devices from a web browser or yourvirtual machine management dashboardSeamlessly integrates into popular virtualization infrastructures, including VMware ESXi, MicrosoftHyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and Linux KVMTriggers live migration for virtual machines during power outagesBy using user-definable tree structure, enables grouping, access, and management of multipledevices across multiple locationsMonitors power consumption, which helps track ways to improve energy efficiencyUses auto discovery to provide fast installation by automatically detecting devices on the networkMass-upgrades firmware, which reduces network management card setup and maintenance time

UPP software facilitates automatic, graceful shutdown of computers, servers, and network devices that arepowered by a UPS, which saves all work-in-progress and ensures data integrity. UPP's user interfaceprovides detailed information about connected servers and UPS units through USB and serial or networkcommunication.The UPP user interface is shown in Figure 9.

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Figure 9. UPP User InterfaceThe UPP software offers the following features:

Helps avoid data loss by gracefully shutting down computers and virtual machines and serverspowered by a UPS during an extended power outageKeeps servers running smoothly by automatically identifying hang-ups and rebooting the machineby using a watchdog capabilityProvides redundancy capability for dual-cord serversFeatures an easy-to-use web browser interfaceCommunicates with the protected device directly (via USB or serial) or through the network (via anNMC)

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Supported serversThe RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS offerings are compatible with all System x andThinkServer servers and other devices that require AC power. These UPS units are intended for use withthe following System x and ThinkServer servers:

System xx3100 M4x3100 M5x3250 M4x3250 M5x3300 M4x3500 M4x3500 M5x3530 M4x3550 M4x3550 M5x3630 M4x3650 M4x3650 M4 BDx3650 M4 HDx3650 M5x3690 X5x3750 M4x3850 X5/x3950 X5x3850 X6/x3950 X6

ThinkServerRS140RD340RD440RD540RD550RD640RD650TS140TS440TD340TD350

The RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units are intended for use with the following BladeCenterand Flex System blade chassis:

BladeCenter SBladeCenter E (6kVA only)Flex System Enterprise Chassis (6kVA only)

The RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units are intended for use with the following iDataPlexand NeXtScale dense platforms:

iDataPlex dx360 M4NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure (6kVA only)

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Supported rack cabinetsThe RT5kVA and RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS units can be installed in the compatible rack cabinetsthat are listed in Table 5.Table 5. Rack cabinets

Part number Description201886X 11U Office Enablement Kit93072RX 25U Standard Rack93072PX 25U Static S2 Standard Rack93634PX 42U 1100mm Dynamic Rack93634EX 42U 1100mm Dynamic Expansion Rack93604PX 42U 1200mm Deep Dynamic Rack93604EX 42U 1200mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack93614PX 42U 1200mm Deep Static Rack93614EX 42U 1200mm Deep Static Expansion Rack93084PX 42U Enterprise Rack93084EX 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack93074RX 42U Standard Rack93074XX 42U Standard Rack Extension93624PX 47U 1200mm Deep Static Rack93624EX 47U 1200mm Deep Static Expansion Rack93634AX PureFlex® System 42U Rack93634BX PureFlex System 42U Expansion Rack93634CX PureFlex System 42U Rack93634DX PureFlex System 42U Expansion Rack

Related publications and linksFor more information about this topic, refer to these documents:

US Announcement Letterhttp://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS114-100Rack UPS product pagehttp://www.ibm.com/systems/x/options/rackandpower/upsrack.htmlInstallation and User's Guide - 3U Rack or Tower UPShttp://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5096505Network Management Card User Guidehttp://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085199

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